Get My Drift?

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According to Wikipedia, "Driftwood is wood that has been washed onto a shore or beach of a sea or river by the action of winds, tides, waves or man. It is a form of marine debris. In some waterfront areas, driftwood is a major nuisance. However, the driftwood provides shelter and food for birds, fish and other aquatic species as it floats in the ocean." 

For many of us living by the shore, driftwood is a staple in our decorating. I love the smooth, wind and sand-worn texture, the silvery gray color, the lightness of it.

Here are a few of the ways I've used driftwood around my own home.

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Mama's Desk

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My mother bought this very same desk from the unfinished furniture store when I was young. 

She stained it walnut, gave it a coat of poly and it became "her office". Her sanctuary. We were NOT to touch "Mom's desk."

Last week I found its doppelganger in Newport, RI at a yard sale.

I picked up some rubbed bronze bin pulls at my favorite big box store and gave the desk three coats of Annie Sloan's "Arles" paint- a color I've been dying to try out.

Here is my version of my mother's desk.

I LOVE how it turned out and hope you do too!!

Have a great weekend!!

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